Raspberry Smoothie Bowl Bites Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to make a smoothie bowl the night before? ›

Make the smoothies and then freeze them in ziplock bags. Let the smoothies defrost in the fridge the night before and then add to your bowl with your favorite toppings.

No ice: If you don't have ice, you can use frozen fruit, oats, chia seeds, yogurt, or nuts and nut butter to thicken your smoothie. No frozen fruit: Add a scoop of raw oats or chia seeds into the blender instead. No yogurt: You can swap yogurt with nut butter to thicken a smoothie.

Since you can essentially add whatever you'd like to your blended creations, there's no real difference in nutritional value between smoothies and smoothie bowls. However, a smoothie bowl allows you to add more nutritious toppings like sunflower seeds, nut butter and fresh fruit since you eat it with a spoon.

A smoothie bowl is a delicate thing and will start to melt the minute you pour it into its serving bowl. So having your fresh fruit, nuts, seed toppings pre-prepped will have you diving your spoon into that frosty-deliciousness faster - allowing for more time eating a frosty cold smoothie bowl.

Yes, you can store a smoothie (or partially-made smoothie) in the blender in the fridge overnight. However, it's best to consume the smoothie within 24 hours for optimal freshness. In order to store the smoothie, make sure the blender is covered with a tight-fitting lid.

Smoothies might be a more common breakfast food than a bedtime snack. However, if they're packed full of sleep-friendly substances, there's no reason not to drink them before bed.

Ice serves a dual purpose in smoothies. First, it helps create a smooth and creamy texture acting as a natural thickening agent. When blended, ice helps emulsify the ingredients, creating a well-incorporated mixture. Second, well…it keeps the smoothie cold.

Large amounts of nuts, seeds, peanut butter and avocado can also jack up the fat content — healthy fat, but excessive nonetheless. Bottom Line: There is such a thing as too much of a good thing. While smoothie bowls can be inherently healthy, be careful not to overdo it with large portions and high-calorie ingredients.

If you are using rolled or instant oats, then, yes, it is OK to put raw oats in your smoothie. These types of oat have been pre-cooked already via light steaming and toasting. On the other hand, whole oats need to be cooked for 20-30 minutes first before adding them unless you want hard bits of oats in your drink.

What is the best blender for smoothie bowls? ›

Any great blender can make a smoothie bowl. I recommend the Breville, KitchenAid, or Vitamix from our top picks, though, because they have more powerful motors that can handle a variety of frozen ingredients with less liquid, which is needed in order to create the thick consistency of a smoothie bowl.

You can create vibrant and delicious smoothie bowls with almost any blender, however, it may be easier to use a powerful blender on low speed with a tamper that you can use to push frozen produce down toward the blade to help ensure a silky smooth consistency.

Using ice instead of frozen foods can also ruin the texture

Using frozen fruits and vegetables is key to getting a thick and creamy smoothie bowl, said the Johnstons. Brooke Balady, who goes by the username @SaltyBrooklyn, frozen fruit chunks typically take longer to melt than regular ice cubes.

Half of a ripe avocado is our secret weapon. Combined with frozen fruit, it makes an incredibly thick and creamy consistency. Some smoothie bowl recipes call for frozen banana which works, but adds banana flavor and sweetness, which sometimes isn't needed. Nut butters also contribute to a thicker smoothie bowl.

The smoothie bowl will stay thick longer with frozen fruit, vs fresh fruit too. We typically use a handheld blender, but you can also use a regular blender for any smoothies or smoothie bowls.

In the fridge: store your smoothies or smoothie ingredients in the fridge for 1-2 days before using them. In the freeze: you can store smoothies or smoothie ingredients in the freezer for up to 3 months. They're perfect for prepping ahead of time and enjoying week after week.

Your best bet is to freeze your smoothies (in a freezer-safe container) overnight, then just let it thaw a bit in the morning. I would potentially stir the fish oil into your smoothie after thawing, rather than freezing with everything else (as you shouldn't be blending fish oil on high speed anyway!).

Once you've finished with your smoothie (and have some to save) consider transferring it to an air-tight container with a screw-on lid that won't allow oxygen to get in and do its thing. The right container is often critical to the right freshness whenever you want to grab your smoothie and finish what you started.

Yes, you can. If you make your smoothies the night before, and keep them in the fridge overnight, they will be perfectly good to drink the next day. You can keep them for up to 48 hours but we recommend drinking them before 24 hours if you want to keep maximum nutrition and taste!